Obituaries 

Arlene M. Maurer RN   Arlene M. Maurer RN, 97, of Elysburg passed away early Friday morning April 12, 2024 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Born in Tharptown (Coal Township) on December 27, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Mutchler) and Lloyd Startzel. Arlene was of the Christian faith and was a member of Elysburg Alliance Church. Arlene was the spouse of the late Ralph D. Maurer who passed away in 2011. She graduated from Coal Township High School in...

  Lorraine M. Hamilton Lorraine M. Hamilton, 54, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Geisinger-St. Luke’s in Orwigsburg. Born in Philadelphia on December 1, 1969, she was the daughter of Margaret “Peg” Gamber. Lorraine was the wife of the late Gregory Hamilton. They married in 1995 and were happily married for 15 years until Gregory’s passing in 2010. During that time, they remodeled a Victorian home together in Collegeville,...

Joseph M. Murray, 87, of Ringtown, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Orwigsburg. Born in Lost Creek on October 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Phyllis M. (McDonald) Murray.  Joe was a 1953 graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School.  He furthered his education at Penn State and earned a degree from LaSalle College in Business Administration.  A few years later, Joe would attend the American Academy of...

Harry “Mike” Adams   Harry “Mike” Adams, 69, of Catawissa passed away early Monday morning March 25th 2024, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, Danville. Born in Danville on January 12, 1955, he was the son of the late Betty (Weiss) and John Adams.  He was the husband of Linda L. (Bunge) Adams.  He was of Protestant faith and was a member of St. John’s Community Church. Mike graduated from Southern Columbia High School in...

  Timothy E. Eltz   Timothy E. Eltz, 54, of Shamokin passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hanover on February 9, 1970 he was the son of the late Barbara (Small) and Jack T.  Eltz.  Tim was the husband of Heidi M. (Shaffer) Eltz they have been married since 2004.  He was of Baptist faith and a member of Southern Baptist Church, Bloomsburg. He last worked in the construction industry as a mason. Tim enjoyed...

  James “Jim” Earls Jr, 76, of Locustdale passed away Thursday March 14, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center-Danville.   Born in Queens, New York on February 11, 1948 he was the son of the late James Sr. and Gloria (Grier) Earls. He worked at Tri State Envelope in Ashland for many years until his retirement.  Jim was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Ashland.  He was an avid record collector and enjoyed music. Jim...

  Steven C. Card, 59, formerly of Lansford passed away Wednesday March 13, 2024 in Elkton MD.   Born in Patterson NJ on December 24, 1964 he was the son of the late Florence (Ivory) and Richard Card. He was of the Christian faith. Steve last worked as a drywall installer in the construction trade. He was a kind, gentle, hardworking man that was always willing to help his family, friends, colleagues and anyone else in need.  He was a very spiritual man that enjoyed...

  Sean M. Maiden, 48, of Andrewsville (Lansford) passed away early Saturday morning March 9, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   Born on February 1, 1976 in Philadelphia he was the son of Charles Maiden Sr. and the late Marian A. (Py) Maiden. He was the husband of Patricia “Patty” L. (Foster) Maiden, they have been married since 2005. Sean graduated from Northeast Catholic School for Boys in Philadelphia. He was of the Catholic...

  Betty J. Laubach, 91, of Bloomsburg passed away Saturday morning March 9, 2024 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Rothermel-Heizenroth-Clark Funeral & Cremation Services Inc, 387 W. Valley Ave, Elysburg PA 17824 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  

  John “Jack” F. Meyers, 87, of Ashland passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. Born in Ashland on June 7, 1936 he was the son of the late Mamie (Artman) and Joseph Meyers. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1954. Jack was the husband of Cynthia “Cindy” L. (Boehmer) Meyers, they were married since 1971. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland. Jack honorably served in the US Air Force. He...